Wu-Tang Forever is the second studio album of American hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, released June 3, 1997 on Loud/RCA Records in the United States. Pressed as a double album, it was released after a long run of successful solo projects from various members of the group, and serves as the follow-up to their debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Forever features several guest appearances from Wu-Tang affiliates Cappadonna, Streetlife, 4th Disciple, True Master, and Tekitha, as well as an extensive embodiment of lesser-known members of the group (U-God, Masta Killa and Inspectah Deck).
The first single released for the album, “Triumph” was great but an unusual single choice, as it ran nearly six minutes in length with 9 verses and no chorus. All the long string of solo albums paid off in a dedicated fan-base and powerful reputation, as the album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling over 612,000 in its first week. It has been certified 4x Platinum and stands as the group’s best selling album to date.
Yes! On October 15, 1997, Wu-Tang Forever officially went RIAA 4x Platinum, being certified for over 4,000,000 unit sales.
Wu-Tang Forever peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200. It also went #1 in Canada (Billboard), Ireland (IRMA), New Zealand (RMNZ), the United Kingdom (OCC) and on Billboard’s US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.